The Evolution of the Al-Jazeera News Network. In more than a decade of on-air programming, the Al-Jazeera television network has changed the face of broadcasting in the Middle East. Guests discuss the evolution of the network and how Al-Jazeera may change as it faces new competitors. Guests: Hugh Miles, author of Al-Jazeera: The Inside Story of the Arab News Channel that Is Challenging the West; Daoud Kuttab, Palestinian columnist; professor of journalism at Princeton University; founder of AmmanNet internet radio and Jamal Dajani, director of Middle Eastern programming for Link TV; producer for Mosaic World News

My front line by Sascha Helofs (ph). With Fiona Shaw (ph). The play explores the world of foreign correspondents. The story is about one woman who loves the job and tries to balances the demands of work and family. Before the play starts: Short reflections from the BBC own woman on the front line

Satellite Radio's Future Shifts with Merger. The Justice Department Monday approved Sirius Satellite Radio's plan to buyout rival XM. Heather Forsgren Weaver, who has been covering XM and Sirius for Consumer Electronics Daily, Communications Daily and Satellite Weekly joins Robert Siegel to talk about what a merger of the two satellite radio companies would mean for consumers. A: Heather Forsgren Weaver und Robert Siegel (satellite.doc)

Al-Jazeera English Struggles for U.S. Airtime. Al-Jazeera English was launched more than a year and a half ago and has since struggled to get on the air in the United States. Tony Burman, managing editor of Al-Jazeera English, talks about the news channel's "anti-American" reputation and why he thinks the network is misunderstood. (al_jazeera_engl.doc)

Black Community Radio Fights for a Voice. Although big names such as Tom Joyner, Michael Baisden and Steve Harvey enjoy large audiences and thriving careers in radio, African-American voices in community radio are declining. U-Savior Washington and Bob Law talk about the disparity as highlighted in their new documentary, Disappearing Voices. (black_radio.doc)

NPR Tell Me More

17:22

driveaway_moment

20.07.08

Crafting Radio's Driveway Moments. The phrase "driveway moment " is a term used to describe a radio story that keeps you in your car after you've reached your destination, just to listen. Host Liane Hansen speaks with NPR's Jonathan Kern about his new book Sound Reporting, which examines the art and craft of broadcast journalism and production. (driveway_moment.doc)

Pioneering Black Broadcaster Remembered. Ragan Henry might not be a household name like Oprah Winfrey, but as the first African-American to own a network-affiliated television station, Henry paved the way for many African-Americans to occupy positions of influence in the media. Henry died recently at the age of 74. Claude Lewis, friend and colleague of the late visionary philanthropist, explains the significance of Henry's successes. (ragan_henry.doc)

NPR Tell Me More

07:22

media_economy

20.08.08

The Media And The Economy. Mark Jurkowitz, associate director of the Project for Excellence in Journalism, talks about media coverage of the economy and why the news hasn't always kept up with public interest and concern. (media_economy.doc)

NPR Talk of the Nation

17:48

radio_sport

15.08.08

Sports-Talk Radio Pioneers Split. After nearly 20 years as pioneers in sports-talk radio, the Mike and the Mad Dog radio program is no more. Christopher "Mad Dog" Russo has decamped for Sirius satellite radio, breaking up a pair that was the biggest hit on WFAN. A: Mike Pesca (radio_sport.doc)

Sarkozy Overhauls Public Broadcasting In France. French President Nicolas Sarkozy plans to reform public broadcasting to improve its service. Critics say his overhaul will return it to a state-run model from decades ago that had much less freedom and independence. Sarkozy says French public broadcasting is bloated and inefficient, and his changes will make it more competitive. A: Eleanore Beardsley (sarkozy.doc)

Media Compete To Offer Post-Election Analysis. As the polls close across the country, Americans will turn to radio, satellite radio, broadcast TV and cable TV for the results. But they will have especially more to choose from on the Internet, where scores of Web sites are competing to spread the word about who is winning. A: Melissa Block und David Folkenflik (post_election.doc)

NPR All Things Considered

03:39

obama_reaction

05.11.08

Talk Radio Sounds Off On Obama's Win. How is talk radio and its audience reacting to Barack Obama's win? A sampling the Tom Joyner Morning Show, Air America's The Lionel Show, The Rush Limbaugh Show and The Steve Harvey Morning Show reveal what they said. (obama_reaction.doc)

Unemployed Radio Hosts Inquire About Prospects. Come March Day to Day hosts Alex Cohen and Madeleine Brand will join the growing ranks of unemployed journalists across the country. They are among the 64 people that National Public Radio announced Wednesday that the company is laying off. Brand talks with NPR Media Correspondent David Folkenflik about why NPR is cancelling its two L.A.-based shows, Day to Day and New and Notes, and what the job prospects are for the many laid-off journalists now looking for work. (unemployed_radiohosts.doc)